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  • Bill targets costly pre-employment requirements for poor applicants

    Bill targets costly pre-employment requirements for poor applicants

    MANILA — Senate President Win Gatchalian has filed a measure seeking to lower the cost of securing pre-employment documents for indigent job seekers by granting discounts and waiving certain fees. Senate Bill No. 638, or the Kabalikat sa Hanapbuhay Act, aims to promote a more equitable distribution of employment opportunities while addressing the needs of…